Donations Sought For Improvements To Nazareth Athletic Field

Nazareth area residents can expect a neighbor to call on them this month asking for donations to improve Andrew S. Leh Stadium, the Nazareth Area School District's athletic field.

The Stadium Improvement Association was formed recently to raise funds for the renovations and new seating.

The goal is $125,000. The funds will be used for three projects - bleachers to seat 1,500 on the north or visitors' side of the field at a cost of $57,000; new energy-efficient lighting for $10,000; new aluminum seats on the existing bleachers, a new sound system and permanent ticket booths for $58,000.

The football team recently donated $2,500 toward the fund, part of the money raised in a Lift-A-Thon.

The Blue Eagle Band and Band Aids, a parent support group, is delivering hoagies tomorrow and Saturday, with proceeds going to the fund.

"If every resident would give $30, we'd easily fulfil this goal," said Association President Ned Barlieb.

The association will be looking for donations in any amount but will offer incentives for residents who wish to make special donations.

For a $40 donation, the association will give a bonus of a ticket to the October Blue Eagle Soundfest. For a $50 donation, a Soundfest ticket and 1986-87 season pass to home football games will be given. And for $100, a Soundfest ticket and all-sports season pass will be the donor's bonus.

The association urges, "Don't miss out on this opportunity to help improve our stadium during the month of June only." The gift is tax- deductible.

Donations also can be made by sending a check to Stadium Improvement Association, P.O. Box 442, Nazareth, Pa. 18064.

"It's nice the community gets behind a project like this," said head football coach Dick Ortwein.